6-letter words with L as the 1st letter and O as the 2nd letter

The shared LO opening leads to a varied group: everyday forms such as LOOKED, LOSING, and LOVELY sit beside less familiar entries. The list includes words recognized by different tournament dictionaries, so its total is broader than any one game’s word list. For a quick filter, start with the familiar examples, then compare candidates against your clue.

The LO pattern at a glance

• 198 tournament-dictionary words have L in the first position and O in the second.
• Collins includes 187 of these words; NWL2023 includes 145.
• ENABLE includes 125 matching words.
• 29 entries are classified as common English words.
• The most frequent final letters are S, D, and R, with 51, 32, and 26 words.

Which 6-letter words have L first and O second?

LOOKED, LOSING, LOCKED, and LOADED are familiar choices with a clear LO start. Other recognizable examples include LOVELY, LONELY, LOUNGE, LOCATE, and LOTION. These words show how the pattern stretches across verbs, adjectives, and nouns rather than pointing to just one word type.

Many entries end in S or D: LOSSES, LOVERS, LOCALS, and LOSERS fit the first group, while LOOKED, LOCKED, LOGGED, and LODGED fit the second. A word ending in R is another strong branch, with LONGER, LOCKER, and LOUDER among the examples. Only 29 entries are marked common, so some matches will be unfamiliar.

Which LO words score the most?

For 6-letter words with L as the 1st letter and O as the 2nd letter, LOGJAM leads the listed Scrabble scores at 16 points. LOQUAT, LOZELL, and LOZENS each score 15; LOCKUP, LOWBOY, and LOXING follow at 14. The standout scores come from less everyday words, not the familiar examples above.

That contrast is worth remembering at the board: a high printed score does not mean a word is common or accepted in every game. LOOKED scores 13, but the rarer LOGJAM scores more because its letters carry greater value. Check the word list your game uses before relying on an unfamiliar entry.